10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2020

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii). Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons). Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis).

2020 156

2020 Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds 156

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species. The year list remains sluggish at 1489 , but the life list received a boost from the eBird taxonomy reshuffle and now includes 4076 species.

Woodpeckers 213

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds California 213

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

First, I want to get the invasives out of the way: It is very easy to see House Sparrows and Rock Pigeons in urban areas. Cattle Egrets are very common outside of the most urbanized areas. Golden-fronted Woodpeckers are exceedingly common here, both in the city and in the countryside. ” (Yes, that was a shameless plug!).

Woodpeckers 341

Woodpeckers Mexico Species Cattle 341

10,000 Birds

APRIL 4, 2020

Cattle Egret ( Bubulcus ibis ). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker ( Melanerpes hoffmannii ). Red-bellied Woodpecker ( Melanerpes carolinus ). Great Spotted Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos major ). Pileated Woodpecker ( Dryocopus pileatus ). House Sparrow ( Passer domesticus ). Ring-billed Gull ( Larus delawarensis ).

2020 151

2020 New Zealand Woodpeckers Blackbirds 151

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list. As such, a parallel post will appear here simultaneously with the year list.

2020 237

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 237

10,000 Birds

MARCH 6, 2021

201 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 273 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 274 Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. 275 Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. 276 Golden-fronted Woodpecker – Melanerpes aurifrons. 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser.

Woodpeckers 193

Woodpeckers Sparrows Ducks Parrots 193

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 5, 2020

12 Grasshopper Sparrow – Ammodramus savannarum. 20 Nuttall’s Woodpecker – Dryobates nuttallii. 23 Lincoln’s Sparrow – Melospiza lincolnii. 30 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 61 Orange-billed Sparrow – Arremon aurantiirostris. 123 Barn Owl – Tyto alba.

2020 183

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 183

10,000 Birds

APRIL 3, 2021

Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143. Checklists came in from 7 countries (USA, UK, Serbia, China, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia) and brought the year list for 2021 so far to 1143.

Sparrows 160

Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds Ducks 160

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2020

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). Hoffmann’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii). Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus). Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). Hairy Woodpecker (Dryobates villosus). Eurasian Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis).

2020 154

2020 Sparrows Niger Woodpeckers 154

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 1, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Golden-fronted Woodpecker – Melanerpes aurifrons. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2020 157

2020 Sparrows Blackbirds Woodpeckers 157

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2021

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; San Joaquin de Heredia, 1-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; Tirimbina, 9-Jan. Hairy Woodpecker – Dryobates villosus; Varablanca, 9-Jan. Snowy Egret – Egretta thula; Tirimbina, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 166

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 166

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2019

In an unhurried half-day of birding, we racked up over 90 species, including killers like Denham’s Bustard , Northern Carmine-throated Bee-eater , and Shelley’s Rufous Sparrow. Mind boggling, I answer! Beaudouin’s Snake-Eagle … wow!!

Uganda 201

Uganda Senegal Africa Game 201

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 27, 2015

The list includes Bachmann’s Sparrow , Red-cockaded Woodpecker , Crested Caracara , Snail Kite , and, oddly, Whooping Crane. The first farm on the left, where all the cattle are? He’s usually way back from the road, but he feeds from the cattle trough so he sticks around. He likes it there.

Cattle 206

Cattle Florida Bald Eagle Endangered Species 206

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 18, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Tambor, 3-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Calle Jocote, 1-Jan. Lineated Woodpecker – Dryocopus lineatus; Calle Jocote, 1-Jan. Pale-billed Woodpecker – Campephilus guatemalensis; Curu, 4-Jan. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus; Calle Jocote, 1-Jan.

Costa Rica 263

Costa Rica 2020 Morals Farming 263

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 12, 2016

I’m one of those people who thinks all birds are beautiful, from the drab House Sparrow to the pink Roseate Spoonbill. Historically, Mountain Bluebirds nested in tree cavities created by woodpeckers, but now more commonly choose artificial nest boxes. They let schoolchildren vote too, which must have been a fun class exercise!

Nevada 100

Nevada Idaho United States Alaska 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 16, 2019

We started our Singapore bird list at Pasir Ris and leaving the train station we were delighted to see several Cattle Egrets on the grass and several photographers. This area was good during our visits over the three weeks for Laced Woodpeckers and Common Flamebacks. Monk Parakeet. Two Common Flamebacks facing off.

Singapore 115

Singapore Otters Owls Zebras 115

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 20, 2018

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Sarapiqui, 2-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 3-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; El Tapir, 1-Jan. Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Picoides fumigatus; Sarapiqui, 2-Jan.

Costa Rica 167

Costa Rica Birds Parrots Woodpeckers 167

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 31, 2018

The Ladder-backed Woodpecker is one of those that has eluded me so far. 28 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis El Centenario Tidal Flats 1-Jan-18. 81 Gila Woodpecker – Melanerpes uropygialis El Centenario Tidal Flats 1-Jan-18.

Ducks 116

Ducks Blackbirds Sparrows California 116

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2019

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Turrucares, 1-Jan. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus; Poas, 9-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; Mi Cafecito, 10-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Santa Barbara, 1-Jan. Merlin – Falco columbarius; Poas, 9-Jan.

Costa Rica 113

Costa Rica 2019 Parrots Woodpeckers 113

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 3, 2019

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Golden-naped Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysauchen. Golden-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes chrysogenys. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus.

2019 121

2019 Sparrows Woodpeckers Idaho 121

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2019

Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Orange-billed Sparrow – Arremon aurantiirostris. Song Sparrow – Melospiza melodia. House Sparrow – Passer domesticus. Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Black-striped Sparrow – Arremonops conirostris. Laguna Lagarto Lodge.

2019 122

2019 Jamaica Eggs Woodpeckers 122

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2011

It didn’t take much imagination to name Cowbirds or Cattle Egrets or Cattle Tyrants , but there’s more fantasy, even more wit, involved in the naming of other bovine birds. They’re all named for livestock. The genus Bucephala includes three familiar ducks with big heads.

Cows 142

Cows Cattle 2011 Birds 142

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 23, 2016

It was a gift to be reacquainted with trusty birds of winter like American Tree Sparrow , Dark-eyed Junco , Black-capped Chickadee , along with less reliable ones like Wild Turkey , a Red-necked Grebe bobbing up and down on the harsh waters of Lake Ontario, and a trio of Harlequin Ducks riding the rapids above the falls.

Costa Rica 101

Costa Rica 2016 San Antonio Sparrows 101

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2013

The path along the right (east) bank of the river leads along a cycle path with Asian Koels , Yellow-vented Bulbuls , Laced Woodpeckers and Oriental Magpie Robins all likely. Forest species are likely to include the Banded Woodpecker and Black Drongo. Spotted Wood-owl. From the bridge here you will find herons, egrets and kingfishers.

Singapore 161

Singapore Woodpeckers Parrots Zebras 161

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 4, 2020

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. African Gray Woodpecker – Chloropicus goertae.

2019 179

2019 Chile Texas Sanctuary 179

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca. Bearded Woodpecker – Chloropicus namaquus. Chestnut-colored Woodpecker – Celeus castaneus. Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark – Eremopterix leucotis. Southern Gray-headed Sparrow – Passer diffusus. Golden-tailed Woodpecker – Campethera abingoni.

2019 120

2019 China Battery Jamaica 120

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2017

Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 4-Jan. Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii; Santa Barbara de Heredia, 2-Jan. Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani; El Tapir, 13-Jan. Hairy Woodpecker – Picoides villosus; Poas, 15-Jan.

Costa Rica 105

Costa Rica 2017 Woodpeckers Parrots 105

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 3, 2020

217 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 279 Acorn Woodpecker – Melanerpes formicivorus. 280 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 281 Hoffmann’s Woodpecker – Melanerpes hoffmannii. 282 Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. 579 Field Sparrow – Spizella pusilla.

2020 294

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 294

10,000 Birds

MARCH 11, 2011

We remember starlings not skylarks, House Sparrows not Eurasian Tree Sparrows , Cattle Egrets not… well, whatever we’ve forgotten because it didn’t do as well as the Cattle Egrets. It’s just that the exceptions are so much more attention-grabbing. So, tentatively, welcome spring and new life.

Montana 138

Montana 2011 New York Bahamas 138

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2021

Here they are; 1 Little Tinamou – Crypturellus soui 2 Black-bellied Whistling-Duck – Dendrocygna autumnalis 3 Snow Goose – Anser caerulescens 4 Graylag Goose – Anser anser 5 Brant – Branta bernicla 6 Barnacle Goose – Branta leucopsis 7 Canada Goose – Branta canadensis 8 Mute Swan – Cygnus olor 9 Black (..)

Woodpeckers 156

Woodpeckers Sparrows Blackbirds Ducks 156

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

White-eared Ground-Sparrow – Melozone leucotis. Lincoln’s Sparrow – Melospiza lincolnii. Red-crowned Woodpecker – Melanerpes rubricapillus. Red-rumped Woodpecker – Dryobates kirkii. Black-striped Sparrow – Arremonops conirostris. Seaside Sparrow – Ammospiza maritima.

2020 151

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Blackbirds 151

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

11 Fox Sparrow – Passerella iliaca. 17 Orange-billed Sparrow – Arremon aurantiirostris. 20 Cinnamon Woodpecker – Celeus loricatus. 30 Pale-billed Woodpecker – Campephilus guatemalensis. 72 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 118 Lark Sparrow – Chondestes grammacus.

2020 130

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Parrots 130

10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2020

102 Cattle Egret – Bubulcus ibis. 129 Black-cheeked Woodpecker – Melanerpes pucherani. 130 Red-bellied Woodpecker – Melanerpes carolinus. 131 Sunda Woodpecker – Yungipicus moluccensis. 132 Great Spotted Woodpecker – Dendrocopos major. 133 Downy Woodpecker – Dryobates pubescens.

2020 162

2020 Costa Rica Blackbirds Sparrows 162

10,000 Birds

MARCH 19, 2011

Or These Blasts From The Past For Medicinal Use Only Wake up and smell the frangipani Cattle Egret at Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn There’s Oil in Them Thar Birds! Mallard Complexity About the Author Corey Corey is a New Yorker who has lived most of his life upstate but has spent the last three years in Queens. Thanks for visiting!

Bald Eagle 113

Bald Eagle Zoos 2011 Parrots 113

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Song Sparrow is a genuine rarity in Miami-Dade. This Lincoln’s Sparrow is far more common. Cattle Egret: 133. Red-headed Woodpecker: 1. Red-bellied Woodpecker: 160. Downy Woodpecker: 20. Pileated Woodpecker: 6. Clay-colored Sparrow: 1. Savannah Sparrow: 56. Grasshopper Sparrow: 25.

Miami 169

Miami 2015 United States Birds 169

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 2, 2021

The year list ends on a provisional (some beats will be birding ’til the final whistle to try and salvage a ravaged year) 1803 species from 1602 checklists submitted by 12 beats from 16 countries.

2020 230

2020 Sparrows Woodpeckers Ducks 230

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 7, 2019

African Gray Woodpecker – Chloropicus goertae. White-browed Sparrow-Weaver – Plocepasser mahali. Shelley’s Rufous Sparrow – Passer shelleyi. Smoky-brown Woodpecker – Dryobates fumigatus. Golden-olive Woodpecker – Colaptes rubiginosus. 26 Nov 2019. 26 Nov 2019. 26 Nov 2019.

2019 142

2019 Farming Sparrows Charlotte 142